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Small business boosted economy during early 2015 downturn

Small business boosted economy during early 2015 downturn

Small business helped keep Canada’s economy afloat during choppy economic waters over the past year, according to a new study from CIBC. The bank’s research…

  • By: Staff
  • October 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:01
Ousted politicians in line for golden pensions

Ousted politicians in line for golden pensions

The 180 MPs who were either defeated or didn’t seek re-election in the election will collect $5.3 million in annual pension payments, estimates the Canadian…

  • By: Staff
  • October 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 09:56
Employee rewards on the decline

Employee rewards on the decline

Seems like rewarding employees for doing a good job is waning. While a majority (89%) of working Canadians say they appreciate when they get a…

  • By: Staff
  • October 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:22
Bank of Canada keeps key rate steady

Bank of Canada keeps key rate steady

The Bank of Canada is leaving its trend-setting interest rate unchanged amid expectations the country’s economy is bouncing back from the technical recession that kicked…

Real Estate: Getting Over the Home Country Bias

Real Estate: Getting Over the Home Country Bias

Sticking close to home puts investors at a disadvantage.

How to support transgender employees

When Morgane Oger started her gender transition several years ago, she couldn’t find work in her preferred field—freelance IT consulting. “Nobody wanted to hire a…

First thing Trudeau needs to do is fix the economy

First thing Trudeau needs to do is fix the economy

The landslide victor of the Liberals comes at a time of a mild recession, so the first thing Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau will need to…

  • By: Staff
  • October 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 17:20
The Liberals have won. Should you worry about the TFSA?

The Liberals have won. Should you worry about the TFSA?

The Conservative decade is over. The Liberals won all 33 seats in Atlantic Canada, and 184 overall, with 170 needed for a majority. Stephen Harper…

Harper’s legacy: tax benefits, smaller government

Harper’s legacy: tax benefits, smaller government

On election night 2006, Stephen Harper walked out in front of a room full of supporters and smiled at the country that had just voted…

Employers mull impact of Liberal victory

Employers mull impact of Liberal victory

Ready or not for another Canadian prime minister named Trudeau, the business community seems unfazed by the overwhelming Liberal parliamentary majority that will be taking…

Employers should use Liberals’ win to boost participation in their pension plans

Employers should use Liberals’ win to boost participation in their pension plans

The Liberal Party of Canada has just won a majority government, which means Canadian workplaces will see more discussions about saving for retirement, industry experts…

  • By: Staff
  • October 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:58
BLG names new partner

BLG names new partner

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) has appointed Stefan Timms as a partner in its Toronto office. Timms’ practice focuses on M&A and negotiation of corporate-commercial…

  • By: Staff
  • October 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:31
Central banks running out of options

Central banks running out of options

It’s been seven years since the recession, but we have yet to see a significant global turnaround. “Through the next 12 months, we’re thinking the…

  • By: Katie Keir
  • October 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:27

CPP Investments joining €400M co-investment in French logistics firm, selling European non-performing loan portfolio

CPP Investments is participating in a €400 million co-investment deal in French logistics firm Proudreed, alongside funds managed by alternative asset investor Blackstone Inc. The…

  • By: Staff
  • May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026
  • 15:00

Canadian institutional investors post 0.52% investment return in Q1 2026: report

Canadian institutional investors saw a median return of 0.52 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, according to a new report by CIBC Mellon.…

  • By: Staff
  • May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026
  • 11:00

Canadian DB plans demonstrate resilience amid AI strain on equity market, global uncertainty: expert

Canadian defined benefit pension plan sponsors are finding portfolio resiliency in an environment challenged by questions about the technology sector in the U.S., says Katie…

ACPM asking feds for greater retirement savings pooling and portability

Allowing increased retirement savings pooling and portability can help improve efficiency, as well as pension plan member retention and continuity, according to a policy recommendation…

  • By: Staff
  • May 15, 2026 May 13, 2026
  • 09:00

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how employers can support employees with vision loss when they’re required to use technology for work was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com…

  • By: Staff
  • May 15, 2026 May 14, 2026
  • 09:00

Permanent EOT legislation providing incentive for employers, supporting wealth distribution: expert

The federal government’s recent announcement that it will make the employee ownership trust tax exemption permanent is a major incentive for employers to transition their…